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Germany warned Sunday that its anti-coronavirus measures were likely to last four or five more months, as Greece announced a new ban on gatherings and Mexico surpassed one million infections. Germany, Europe’s largest economy, went into partial lockdown in early November, closing bars, restaurants and other recreational facilities but keeping schools and shops open. “We

Studies from a randomised controlled trial reveals the capability of walnuts from preventing major risk factors for heart disease, claims,’ people who regularly consume walnuts may have a lower risk of heart disease, compared to those who do not eat’. In the study, conducted by Dr Emilio Ros from the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, in

SUNDAY, Nov. 15, 2020 — Prescriptions of antipsychotic medications for young children are declining, a new study finds. However, doctors are continuing to prescribe the drugs “off-label” for kids with conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and conduct disorders, the research found. The medications don’t have the safety and effectiveness data needed,

A swathe of new restrictions to curtail a second wave of coronavirus infections were announced or came into force from Austria to Greece, Italy to Portugal on Saturday as the global death toll climbed above 1.3 million. More than 53 million have been infected worldwide by COVID-19, which is running rampant throughout America and Europe,

Published today in the EClinicalMedicine Journal, a study from the University of Minnesota found that the first four months of the Minnesota Mobile Resuscitation Consortium (MMRC) was 100% effective in cannulation for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests. Cannulation is when tubes are placed in large veins and arteries in the legs, neck or chest in a

The NordicMathCovid project aims to model corona and future epidemics more extensively than has been previously attempted. It also builds towards long-term cooperation in mathematical modeling and extensive collection of health data. “One of the purposes of the project is to compare different corona models and scenarios in different countries. For example, we can apply

Due to a large part of its population, India bears a greater burden of under-five pneumonia and diarrhea deaths than any other country, based on global child mortality data. Although India has made significant progress in ensuring that children under five years of age are protected against pneumonia and diarrhea through immunisation, the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers recently found that some people who recovered quickly from COVID-19 continued to have antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 for several months. This discovery suggests the potential for long-term protection among those with a strong initial immune response. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been more than 9 million confirmed COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Even as the coronavirus pandemic has postponed the delivery of many kinds of health care, a new study suggests that delaying cancer treatment by even a month can raise your risk of dying by 6% to 13%, and that risk keeps rising the longer treatment is delayed. The increased risk of death for seven types

(HealthDay)—Working from home during the pandemic significantly reduces your risk of catching COVID-19, U.S. health officials say. The option to work remotely, however, appears to be available mostly to college-educated white employees with health insurance who make $75,000 a year or more, according to a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. “We

Are children a major source of contagion for COVID-19? Ten months into a pandemic that has claimed 1.2 million lives experts are still divided on the question, even as governments must decide whether to keep classrooms open or shut. During the first wave of infection, scientific consensus formed around the concern that children might be

As she nears the end of her “year of health," Rebel Wilson is enjoying a relaxing trip to the beach with her sister — and the pair showed off matching swimsuits! The Pitch Perfect star, 40, and her younger sister Annachi are currently vacationing in Mexico, and decided to wear identical, forest green swimsuits from

A massive Halloween party that went against Utah's COVID-19 restrictions is causing health officials concern. Utah officials estimate that there were anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 people at a Halloween rave on Saturday night, as Utah sees some of its highest numbers of COVID-19 cases yet. According to social media posts, the party was organized

Watch out for what you eat when you are on a course of antibiotics Doctors usually prescribe a course of antibiotics to fight infections caused by bacteria inside the body. However, some antibiotics are so strong that they tend to kill all the bacteria, even the good ones that are needed for one’s health and

Halle Berry celebrated her return to work this week with a very-quarantine era photo — a makeup-free selfie. The actor is radiant as she stares straight-to-camera, hiding a smile. She took the photo from a cozy couch with lots of natural light pouring in, the better for her 6 million followers to see her poreless-seeming

THURSDAY, Nov. 12, 2020 (HealthDay) — Vitamin D, fish oil supplements and weight training have long been touted for their health benefits, but for healthy seniors, none of them — either in combination or alone — boosts physical or mental performance or prevents broken bones, Swiss researchers report. For three years, they tracked more than

Working in farming or the wood industry while suffering from asthma is not a good combination. This is because it increases the risk of being hospitalized again with asthma. This is shown by a new study from Aarhus University. Farmers and people who process wood should preferably not suffer from asthma. If they do, they

Two large recent studies show that people hospitalized for COVID-19 in March were more than three times as likely to die as people hospitalized for COVID–19 in August. The first study used data from three hospitals in New York City. The chance of death for someone hospitalized for the coronavirus in those hospitals dropped from

Sleeping in a satiny bonnet is one of the most reliable ways to keep delicate hair protected. And sure, while plenty of people remove their bonnets once they're awake, there's no written-in-stone rule that you simply mustn't go out in public wearing one. In fact, Cardi B wore her bonnet to one of the most